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[icezeus]

Like a previous poster stated, what have I not purchased from Costco. I am also only one person. I stop weekly for gas, the prices cannot be beat. I hate lines for gas, so I always go in the morning, before I have to be at work. 

They have plenty of casual clothes at great prices. Pro tip. If you see an item that you like purchase immediately. You can literally return a few days later and the clothing item can be completely sold out. 

I purchase plenty of items that do not expire, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Laundry detergent, Dryer Sheets, Scent beads, Water, Gingerale. The list goes on. 

The largest item that I ever purchased was a TV, this was almost 6 years ago, and it's still going strong. Excellent warranty, plus I purchased a reasonably price extended warranty. 

OTC meds with the Kirkland Brand are ridiculously priced. Meaning extremely reasonable. 

Since I am one person, I do not normally purchase food items unless I am going to an event, and need to bring something. For example, I will be at one of my good GF's home this Thanksgiving, so I purchased Cheesecake. 

I like to say that Costco is like Disneyland for adults. I also go into the store normally on Saturday's which is the worse day to go, but I am there at 10:00 when the doors open, and it's not as painful( meaning the crowds) that early in the morning. 

As stated earlier, too many things to list, and I have been a member since 2001. I have the $60.00 membership, and I definitely get that back in the gas savings throughout the year. 

[Love4cats]

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@Lilysmom1 wrote:

@Love4cats , where is the new located in Maine?

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It is in Scarborough, it's a few mile's away from Sam's Club and Wal-mart. 

[Love4cats]

Thank you all so much for the great comment's and suggestion's. Sound's like they have a lot of nice product's, can't wait to check it out.

[GingerHead]

@Love4cats 

*Clothes

*Individual organic Smashed Avocado cups

*Frozen Organic Broccoli florets and Riced Cauliflower

*Organic bags of Hemp and Chia seeds

*Big bag of macadamia nuts

*Set of 8 cans of various organic beans (black,3bean          blend, chickpeas)

*Huge tub of organic Greek Yogurt

*Box of Dog Pee pads

Lots of other stuff, I'm forgetting....I love Costco!

[LizzieInSRQ]

On YouTube there is The Deal Guy who reviews good deals at Costco monthly. I dont have a membership but enjoy watching. He does the same for Sams Club. 

[GingerHead]

Also, these are amazing to keep on hand.

Organic, shelf stable for months with no additives and very tasty....

[qvcaddition]

I live alone and shop for the month. Sometimes every other month.

Salmon, steak,  most meats, popcorn, bone broth, chicken thighs(huge), cottage chese, yogurt. Good prices for a big tub.  Butter, my dogs prescriptions, bakery goods.  The one thing I don't buy is their fresh veggies, not so fresh,  The bananas almost never ripe and when they do, turn brown right away.  

[Flatbush]

My Dog's prescription heart etc.medications, Dog food, tissues, toilet paper,salmon burgers, frozen broccoli, plug ins,canned albacore tuna, Orvis shacket for DH, flannel shirt, jeggings for me, Cusinart 13 cup food processor, fresh flowers, BarBQ chicken, tomato sauce, tomato paste.

[bonnielu]

Love Costco.  Gas prices best in our area.  KIrkland brands are actually made by national brands.  Prices obviously are better for the same product only with the Costco label.  Cashiers are super super super fast. Lines really don't last long at checkout.  Wonderful staff always willing to help and even walk you to the product you are looking for (Frederick, MD) Love love Costco. Also one more thing.  They are well stocked with lots of choices in every category.  

[JeanLouiseFinch]

@Love4cats  We are BIG Costco shoppers, even though it's just DH and I at home now.  We have an executive membership and carry the Costco branded Visa credit card.  That membership and the credit card give us some pretty nice rebates each year. The Costco rebate is always enough to pay the membership renewal, plus a little extra, and using the Costco Visa for every possible purchase during the year gives us a sizable check to spend as we please.  The key, though, is to pay the monthly statement in full so as to not incur interest charges. Besides food items, we have purchased numerous non food items as well.

In absolutely no order - just a random list as things came to mind -

Assorted fresh meat 

Boneless skinless chicken breasts (fresh and frozen)

Frozen chicken wings

Rotisserie chicken 

Lunchmeat

Assorted cheeses

Butter

Fresh veggies and berries

Frozen veggies and berries

Zevia canned pop

Zero sugar yogurt 

Dog treats

Cream cheese

Sour cream

Ground coffee

Kcups

Peanut butter 

Keto granola

Olive Oil

Avocado oil

Bacon Bits

Avocado Mayo

Almond Flour

Vanilla Extract

Kalamata Olives

Castlevetrano Olives

Chia Seeds

MCT Oil

Coconut oil

NeilMed Sinus Rinsing Kit

Some supplements & OTC Meds

Random H & B items

Small appliances 

Batteries

Baking sheets

Fresh flowers, potted plants (beautiful poinsettias at Christmastime)

Nuts

Protein bars

Almond milk

RAO's marinara sauce

Chicken bone broth 

Canned chicken meat

Canned tuna

Canned sardines

Hotdogs

Polish sausage 

Sauerkraut

Salami

Prosciutto

Boneless carving ham

Baked goods 

Special occasion sheet cakes

Clothes 

Bath towel sets

Undies & Bras

Books

Bed mattresses

Toys

Prelit Artificial Christmas tree

Christmas ribbon (nice, woven, wired kind)

Christmas wrapping paper

Bottled water

Frozen Grassfed or Waygu burger patties 

Printer

Printer ink

Eye exams and eye glasses

Kitchen appliances 

TV's

Gasoline

Homeowners and auto insurance 

Tires

Laundry detergent 

Fabric softener 

Dishwasher pods

Parchment paper 

Aluminum foil

Printed personal checks (I'm still old school on a few things)